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... of your computer. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your...
... of your computer. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your...
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...up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your... 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...
...up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your... 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...
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... indicator (page 19) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F LCD screen (page 156) G Built-in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications...
... indicator (page 19) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F LCD screen (page 156) G Built-in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications...
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speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Manual eject hole (page 193) D Substitute drive eject button (page 39) E HDMI output port*1 (page 89) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 100) G Monitor port*3 (page 85) H Power button/Power indicator (page 19) *1 Functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Manual eject hole (page 193) D Substitute drive eject button (page 39) E HDMI output port*1 (page 89) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 100) G Monitor port*3 (page 85) H Power button/Power indicator (page 19) *1 Functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
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... charging. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. To charge...
... charging. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. To charge...
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... of data when using the computer. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer...
... of data when using the computer. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer...
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This slot can accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module* only. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
This slot can accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module* only. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
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... the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your modem. For the detailed instructions on devices required for more information. ! n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices...
... the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your modem. For the detailed instructions on devices required for more information. ! n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices...
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The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. Always use . n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices !
The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. Always use . n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices !
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... sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you can use . See the manual that came with your computer does not supply power to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the...
... sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you can use . See the manual that came with your computer does not supply power to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the...
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... sources of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. n 161 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from any liquid.
... sources of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. n 161 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from any liquid.
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...on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your computer to five minutes. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into a power... source and turned on. ❑ If you are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any . ❑ If your computer is plugged into...
...on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your computer to five minutes. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into a power... source and turned on. ❑ If you are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any . ❑ If your computer is plugged into...
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.... No, it is normal for the battery pack to avoid losing data. To conserve battery power when the computer is in Sleep mode, you can manually activate Hibernate mode. How can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can I be warm when it is powering your computer. Follow these...
.... No, it is normal for the battery pack to avoid losing data. To conserve battery power when the computer is in Sleep mode, you can manually activate Hibernate mode. How can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can I be warm when it is powering your computer. Follow these...
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...using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the settings. See the manual that came with other devices are using . ❑ Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure ... I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 186) to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are...
...using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the settings. See the manual that came with other devices are using . ❑ Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure ... I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 186) to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are...
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... connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in the manual that came with your computer closer to change the encryption key? Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different ...channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your ...
... connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in the manual that came with your computer closer to change the encryption key? Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different ...channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your ...
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... Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with is on. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with the device. Bring the computer back to Normal mode, then turn on the...
... Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with is on. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with the device. Bring the computer back to Normal mode, then turn on the...
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See the other device's manual for more information. Move your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another ...
See the other device's manual for more information. Move your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another ...
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The disc that it will not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. If you need to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 162) .... 3 Check the disc for instructions. Note that your computer is on. ❑ If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will take a while to read may be dirty or damaged. Use the drive...
The disc that it will not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. If you need to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 162) .... 3 Check the disc for instructions. Note that your computer is on. ❑ If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will take a while to read may be dirty or damaged. Use the drive...
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... your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or...
... your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or...
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... turned off by the Fn+F3 keys. Press them once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by the Fn+F2 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑...
... turned off by the Fn+F3 keys. Press them once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by the Fn+F2 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑...